Now is NOT the time to sell
LET US SHOW YOU HOW YOU CAN USE THE INCREASED EQUITY TO GROW YOUR WEALTH IN RETIREMENT.
If you are teetering on a decision whether to se...
HomeBuilder Grant Extension
Tony's Top Tip - Evidence not Emotion
As a savvy investor, to ensure that you get the best return on your investment, you should buy an investment property based on evidence, not emo...
Stamp Duty - Did you know...?
Regional Markets proven to be strong
We know we have said this in the past, and yet it continues to be true. The most r...
Property Poised to Remain Resilient
We always state that investing in real estate is a great long-term stable way to build your wealth.
Today the chairperson of the Propert...
Flexible Working leading to Regional relocations
With flexible working becoming more prevalent (and even necessary), and people spe...
NorthConnex Nearing Completion
Work on the $3 billion NorthConnex tunnel is nearing completion following the first end-to-end drive through along the M1-M2 link in Sydney.
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Tony's Top Tip - Bank vs Broker
Tony's Top Tip - Bank vs Broker
Open up your choices because a broker has access to many more options than just the produ...
Homebuilder Stimulus Package
The Government announced the new HomeBuilder stimulus package yesterday. This grant provides eligible owner-occupiers (including first home buye...
Would you believe...
WOULD YOU BELIEVE this is a good time for savvy investors to be looking for an investment property?
Terr...
Why Do I Need A Trusted Advisor To Guide Me Through This Investment Process?
Let’s say you go to your bank to secure a loan in order to purchase an investment property. The problem is that your bank doesn’t ha...
Who Do I Need On My Team To Ensure A Successful Investment Outcome
As a busy professional investing in your future, you want to ensure that everything goes smoothly and according to plan.
So far, we have...
How Does This New Home Strategy Fit Into My Overall Retirement Plan?
In order to work out a good retirement plan, you should speak to a financial advisor. As an overview, the key to a good retirement plan is diver...
How Do I Ensure That I Get And Keep Good Tenants?
If you are not able to get the right tenants into your property, then you can find yourself having to cope with a multitude of different problem...
How Do I Ensure I’m Not On The Hook For Hidden Charges By The Builder?
One of the most frequent complaints made about purchasing new homes off-the-plan is that the buyer had to pay extra for things th...
How Can I Use Depreciation And Other Strategies To Maximise My Investment?
When you’re not using depreciation and other strategies to maximise your investment, it means you risk losing money that could be yours. T...
What Sort Of Indicators Should I Look At In A New Home Location?
Buying a home to live in yourself and buying an investment property are two completely different things. What is attractive and d...
What Growth Is Realistic To Expect Over Time?
Historical evidence shows that, if you get the right house, in the right location, at the right time, then growth can be very high.
To p...
Why Is A New Home Investment Better Than An Existing Home Investment?
When looking to invest in property, your primary aims are to get the best possible return and to keep your money safe. This is exactly why new p...
I’ve Heard Bad Things About Off-The-Plan New Home Investments. Why Should I Consider It?
When things go wrong, it almost always comes down to one thing—the investor didn’t do their research.
...
Hunter Business Review Article
Tony has been busy - releasing a book, radio spots on CoastFM, and now some published articles. The most recent article is in the Hunter Busines...
Tony Myers on the radio!
Last Saturday, Tony Myers, Australia's Trusted Authority on Real Estate Investment for Busy Professionals appeared on CoastFM 96.3. He was inter...
Time to Enjoy Life
Here in Australia, we have recently witnessed the Banking Royal Commission, the federal election, and the RBA’s cutting of ...
New Home Approvals on the rise
The HIA recently made comment on the newly released ABS figures on new home buildi...
No-Nonsense Guide to Buying Off-the-Plan
There is a lot of information out there about buying off-the-plan homes - and not all of it is easy to understand. Here is a no-nonsense guide t...
Is now the right time?
Is now the right time to invest in real estate?
I believe the answer is YES.
Why, you ask?
Tenant vaca...
Market Confidence in the Central Coast
A newspaper article in the Central Coast Express Advocate last week has real estat...
6 Good Reasons to Invest in New Homes
When you compare existing homes with brand new off-the-plan builds, here are the benefits!
Can you believe the headlines? Not this time
"If you can believe the headlines, Australian property values are falling. The thing is, you can’t believe the headlines. In most ...
Newcastle - Fastest growing regional city for past 2 years
It's true!
Figures released recently show that Newcastle has been the fastest growing regional city for the past 2 years. But that's not...
Rentvesting - allowing you to buy a home sooner
"Rentvesting" is where you purchase a rental property as an investment while renting another property in which to live.
According to man...
Beware Dodgy Builders
Do not let your dream of buying a new home turn into a nightmare.
A new off-the-plan INVESTMENT PROPERTY is a wonderful way to get into ...
Why Maitland?
A great myth in residential real estate is that you should only buy investment properties in capital cities because the regional centres can't m...
No Sydney Suburbs with a median price of under $500k.
An article by The Urban Developer...
Property Investment = Big Money Box
Are you looking for a place to best put your money - why not consider a big money box?
•...
Financial Benefits from Buying New Homes #3 - Turning Savings into Capital Growth
Historically, your money will grow faster in property than by savings in the bank. Capital growth gives you a financial bonus.
It can be...
Financial Benefits from Buying New Homes #2 - Stamp Duty Savings
Welcome to the second in a series of 3 articles about the financial benefits of bu...
Financial Benefits from Buying New Homes #1 - Depreciation
Welcome to the first in a series of 3 articles about the financial benefits of buying new homes off the plan.
Dep...
Regional NSW now has more upwardly mobile markets than Sydney.
Terry Ryder is a real estate market analyst and writes articles for the Property O...
Turnkey or Turkey?
To the uninitiated investor, some of the marketing material provided by some builders looks pretty enticing. But when land prices and house &...
Central Coast vs Western Sydney
We have mentioned many times why we believe real estate in the Central Coast and Hunter Valley are better investment options than in Weste...
Townhouses are the flavour of the month!
Townhouses are becoming popular once more, especially with investors buying off the plan homes.
Your Investment Property Magazine report...
Take the Advantage Now
I have been talking for a while now about the benefits of investing in real estate...
Property Buyers Expo - why is everyone ignoring the Central Coast and Hunter Valley?
I had the opportunity last week to attend the Property Buyers Expo at Sydney Olympic Park.
It was great to see a mixture of stands - fro...
New Aircraft Manufacturer for Central Coast
It is more good news for the Central Coast with a new aircraft manufacturing facility being announced recently.
The NSW Premi...
Tiny Homes approved for Gosford
Tiny Homes Foundation (THF) has received DA approval to build what is believed to be Australia’s first tiny house project for home...
$5,000 for buying a new home? Let me tell you how….
A lot of people are aware of the NSW First Home Buyer grant, but are you aware there is also a grant for purchasing new homes e...
Stage 6 land lots released at Trinity Point
Stage 6 land lots have been launched at Johnson Property Group's Trinity Point development on the NSW Central Coast suburb of Lake Macquarie for...
Why Invest in Maitland? Because big business is also investing! David Jones heads to Maitland as Stockland embark on $377 million - Green Hills redevelopment
Stockland has announced it will expand its Green Hills Shopping Centre at East Maitland in the Lower Hunter Valley of New South Wales. I...
Bricks and mortar still preferred by investors
Time to look at your investment portfolio ?
NEW HOMES - Real Estate has become the preferred option for investors
From the...
Tax time is a good gauge as to how much of our income is working effectively for us and how much we are paying to the government
Editorial 2/7/15
Tax time is a good gauge as to how much of our income is working effectively for us and how much we are paying to the g...
Morisset - The next HOT SPOT
Geographically, Morisset district has distinct advantages. The town is located near Australia’s biggest salt-water lake, Lake Macquarie. I...
SYDNEY-based property buyers are descending in huge numbers on the Central Coast
SYDNEY-based property buyers are descending in huge numbers on the Central Coast, indicating that not all families are happy to head wes...
Wadalba Opportunity - how the Warnervale Town Centre will benefit
Warnervale Town Centre will be a Reality and the surrounding suburb of Wadalba is situated perfectly to benefit!
Now is a fantastic time...
Chinese Investment In the Central Coast
The True Costs of Buying Property
What does a home really cost for a first time buyer?
When first home buyers are saving, it's often all about the deposi...
"Time to allow first home buyers access to superannuation": HIA
The Housing Industry Association has said that it’s time to allow young buyers access to their superannuation savings to assist with a dep...
Time to abolish stamp duty: PCA
item extracted from Jessie Richardson | 30 July 2014 Property Observer
One of Australia's ...
TASKFORCE TO ESTABLISH NEW UNIVERSITY ON THE CENTRAL COAST
Article from Central Coast Business Review...
A taskforce will be set up to establish a new university near Warnervale fo...
House prices settle on high
House prices ended the financial year on a high note, new monthly figures show.
The June RP Data Rismark Hedonic Home Value Index sh...
Why is it that you should perform a title search??
A number of reasons spring to mind:
* Ensuring that your property is correctly listed. Your property is a valuable investment. Ensuring ...
"Overseas Flights a Step Closer for Newcastle Airport"
Extracted from Port Stephens Examiner Jessica Brown 11/6/2014
Terminal Expansion is set to start in July
NEWCAS...
NSW New Home Scheme $5,000
In line with our information about new house and land packages, we thought it prudent to bring this Grant to attention.
The grant was in...
RBA announces hold on interest rates
Its an interesting time for real estate.. Housing prices have steadily been climbing and investing in real estate has certainly taken on an incr...
The country's housing market remains a source of economic strength, according to the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) May board meeting minutes.
A Property Observer article featured information about the RBA advice of that strong growth in housing investment in the first half of 2014, dwe...
ADVANTAGES OF BUYING IN A RISING MARKET
Extracted from 8:47AM Friday Mar 14, 2014 Fairfax Media (Domain)- Susan Wellings
When property prices are rising, it's the perf...
Lease Options - To add an option or not?
In Commercial / Industrial Real Estate the addition of a lease option to a tenancy agreement provides the tenant the ability to continue on at t...
Rental properties – keeping deductions working for you
If you own a rental property you could be one of the 110,000 investors who will be getting a letter from the Australian Tax Office (ATO) about y...
Another good month for home loans
Home lending continues to improve for the seventh month in a row, according to data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.&n...